Asclepias tuberosa subsp. tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa subsp. tuberosa
Butterfly weed is a hardy native perennial that thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sun. Once established it is very drought tolerant and requires little supplemental watering or fertilizing. It is a vital host plant for monarch butterflies and a magnet for a wide range of pollinators.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Establishment, Then Rarely Once Established • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.8 – 6.8
Temperature
-10° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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